Marc Carter
2021 Toyota GR Yaris is a 268-hp hot hatch
Forget all about the Mazda-based Toyota Yaris that we have here in the US, since Toyota has unveiled a way cooler Yaris - the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris. The GR Yaris not only proves that Toyota still knows how to make fun cars, but that this much fun can even come in such a small package. The GR Yaris is...
2021 Ford Bronco prototype shows off its off-road abilities
We've been talking about the new Ford Bronco for a while now and the good news is that Ford has confirmed that it will finally take the wraps off the 2021 Bronco this spring. To keep the excitement going, Ford has released a video that shows a prototype of the new Bronco hitting the trails. https://youtu.be/9BaKhSloYdY The video doesn't really give...
2020 Nissan Leaf gets standard driver assistance tech
Nissan has announced the updates to the 2020 Nissan Leaf, which now comes standard with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and rear automatic braking. The 2020 Leaf S and SV trim levels also get a new 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To make sure...
2020 Honda Civic Type R gets some performance upgrades
We've been wondering what Honda had planned for the 2020 Civic Type R and now Honda has released all the details. The 2020 Honda Civic Type R not only gets a small facelift, but also several performance upgrades. The most significant styling change is a new grille with a larger opening to provide more air for the engine. The 2020...
Genesis GV80 to debut on January 16
Right now the Genesis brand only offers three sedans and although we're very impressed with the G70, the truth is that many buyers want a crossover. Luckily Genesis is about to fix its sedan only lineup with the introduction of its first crossover, the GV80. Genesis released the first photos of the GV80 at the end of December and now...
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition leaked
Jeep is getting ready to release another special edition of the Jeep Wrangler, called the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition. Jeep has yet to release the info, but a leak on the JL Wrangler Forums is giving away all the juicy details. The Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition is comes exclusively with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. On the outside you'll see...
BMW X2 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid arrives with 35-mile EV range
Last fall BMW unveiled the X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid and now its following it up with the debut of the X2 xDrive25e, which is powered by the same plug-in hybrid powertrain. The X2 xDrive25e is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 123 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, which powers the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. An...
Is the Toyota Venza coming back as a hybrid crossover?
The Toyota Venza crossover died back in 2015, but a new report claims that Toyota is planning on bringing it back, but as something a little different. According to TFLnow, Toyota is planning on reviving the Venza name for a new crossover, but this time it will only be offered with a hybrid powertrain. The publication spoke with an “insider...
Aston Martin V12 Speedster teased
It looks like Aston Martin is cooking up something hot, since it has released the first teaser of its upcoming V12 Speedster. The Aston Martin V12 Speedster is slated to debut later this year and when it enters production, Aston Martin only plans to build a limited number of them. The V12 Speedster was created by in-house bespoke service Q...
Sony surprises CES with the electric Vision-S concept
No one was expecting this, but Sony has unveiled a concept car. Sony's first ever concept car, is called the Vision-S and it is debuting this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Sony Vision-S is the company's vision of an autonomous electric car that could rival other big electric sedans, like the Tesla Model S. The...
